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phrasal-verb

move along

Meaning
to continue going; to tell someone to keep moving
Example
The police asked the crowd to move along and not block the road.
idiom

make the grade

Meaning
to reach the desired standard or level
Example
Only a few students made the grade in the final test.
phrasal-verb

move beyond

Meaning
to progress further than a previous level or limitation
Example
He tried to move beyond his earlier academic failures.
idiom

make a fortune

Meaning
to earn a lot of money
Example
She made a fortune selling handmade jewelry online.
phrasal-verb

move around

Meaning
to go from place to place; to change locations often
Example
He loves to move around and explore new cities every year.
idiom

map out

Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should map out our marketing strategy for the next quarter.
phrasal-verb

make out to be

Meaning
to claim or pretend something about someone or something
Example
He’s not as rich as he makes out to be.
idiom

march to the beat of your own drum

Meaning
to act independently and follow your own ideas
Example
She doesn’t care about trends; she marches to the beat of her own drum.
idiom

move up the ranks

Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly moved up the ranks.
idiom

media circus

Meaning
an excessive or sensationalized media coverage
Example
The trial turned into a media circus.
phrasal-verb

move over to

Meaning
to switch from one system or platform to another
Example
The organization will move over to cloud-based storage soon.
phrasal-verb

mute yourself

Meaning
to turn off your microphone so others can’t hear you
Example
Don’t forget to mute yourself when you’re not speaking.
idiom

make it big

Meaning
to become very successful or famous
Example
He moved to Hollywood to make it big.
phrasal-verb

move with

Meaning
to adjust according to changing trends or environments
Example
Companies that move with the market survive longer.
idiom

Masterpiece

Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
Example
The sculpture he created is truly a masterpiece.
idiom

match made in heaven

Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a match made in heaven.
idiom

make a long story short

Meaning
to tell something briefly
Example
To make a long story short, I missed my flight.
idiom

mind-blowing

Meaning
extremely surprising or amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was mind-blowing.
phrasal-verb

move past hurt

Meaning
to recover emotionally from a painful experience
Example
It took her years to move past hurt and trust again.
idiom

music to my ears

Meaning
something that makes you feel happy or pleased
Example
Hearing that the concert was extended was music to my ears.
phrasal-verb

migrate to

Meaning
to move data or systems from one environment to another
Example
The IT team is working hard to migrate all databases to the cloud.
idiom

miss out on

Meaning
to fail to experience something enjoyable
Example
Don’t miss out on the early-bird discount.
idiom

make sense of

Meaning
to understand something that is complicated or unclear
Example
I finally made sense of the instructions after reading them twice.
phrasal-verb

make it up to

Meaning
to do something good to make someone forgive you
Example
I’ll make it up to you for missing your party.
idiom

Make up one's mind

Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally made up his mind and chose the first option.
idiom

make peace with

Meaning
to end conflict and become friendly again
Example
She finally made peace with her sister after years of misunderstanding.
phrasal-verb

make out

Meaning
to understand something; to kiss passionately
Example
I couldn’t make out what he was saying because of the noise.
idiom

make the tough calls

Meaning
to make difficult decisions in challenging situations
Example
Being a leader means sometimes having to make the tough calls.
phrasal-verb

move on from

Meaning
to recover emotionally and continue life after a painful experience
Example
It took him a while to move on from the heartbreak.
phrasal-verb

merge into

Meaning
to combine or integrate into a single unit or system
Example
Regional economies are beginning to merge into a global network.
idiom

mama’s boy

Meaning
a man who is excessively attached to his mother
Example
He’s such a mama’s boy, always listening to her advice.
idiom

make up with someone

Meaning
to become friends again after a disagreement
Example
After their argument, they decided to make up with each other.
idiom

mix up with

Meaning
to become involved with something or someone, often unwisely
Example
Try not to mix up with gossip at work.
idiom

mix together

Meaning
to combine different things into one
Example
Mix together the spices before adding them to the stew.
idiom

move ahead with

Meaning
to continue progress on something
Example
Despite the delay, we’ll move ahead with the rollout.
phrasal-verb

move away from

Meaning
to stop focusing on or using something
Example
The economy is moving away from dependency on foreign aid.
idiom

make a name for yourself

Meaning
to become well-known or successful in a particular field
Example
She made a name for herself in the world of fashion design.
idiom

make small talk

Meaning
to have a casual conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We started to make small talk while waiting for the meeting to begin.
idiom

man’s best friend

Meaning
a common phrase for a dog, symbolizing loyalty and friendship
Example
They say a dog is man’s best friend.
phrasal-verb

move out

Meaning
to stop living in a place and leave it
Example
She decided to move out of her parents’ house after getting a job.
idiom

make an example of someone

Meaning
to punish someone to warn others
Example
The boss made an example of the dishonest employee.
idiom

market forces

Meaning
the economic factors affecting the supply and demand of goods and services in a market
Example
The price increase is driven by market forces, as demand for the product rises.
idiom

malware

Meaning
software designed to damage or disrupt computers or networks
Example
The antivirus software successfully removed the malware from the system.
phrasal-verb

mix with locals

Meaning
to socialize or interact with local people
Example
Students are encouraged to mix with locals to practice the language.
idiom

Meet your Waterloo

Meaning
To face a final and decisive defeat.
Example
After years of success, the company finally met its Waterloo when sales plummeted.
phrasal-verb

move up in

Meaning
to advance or get promoted within an organization
Example
She worked hard to move up in her company.
idiom

mentor from the sidelines

Meaning
to guide someone without directly getting involved in their work
Example
Sometimes, the best leaders mentor from the sidelines and let others take charge.
idiom

mull over

Meaning
to think carefully about something
Example
Take a day to mull over the offer.
idiom

much obliged

Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm much obliged for your help today.
idiom

make someone's day

Meaning
to make someone very happy
Example
Your message really made my day!
idiom

make oneself clear

Meaning
to express oneself in a way that is easy to understand
Example
Could you make yourself clear, please?
phrasal-verb

make into

Meaning
to change something into something else
Example
She made the old warehouse into a beautiful café.
idiom

model evaluation

Meaning
the process of assessing the accuracy and performance of a trained model
Example
Before deploying the system, we need to perform model evaluation to ensure accuracy.
idiom

machine minds

Meaning
refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of learning or thinking
Example
The rise of machine minds is reshaping industries worldwide.
idiom

make your mark

Meaning
to achieve distinction or recognition
Example
He worked hard to make his mark in the tech industry.
idiom

make history

Meaning
to do something very important that will be remembered
Example
The young scientist made history by discovering a new planet.
phrasal-verb

map out choices

Meaning
to list different options with their details
Example
We map out choices before deciding which project to take on.
phrasal-verb

mop up

Meaning
to clean liquid or dirt from a surface using a mop or cloth
Example
Use a towel to mop up the water you spilled.
idiom

mentor someone

Meaning
to guide or advise someone, typically in a professional context
Example
She has been asked to mentor the new recruits in the company.
idiom

machine mind

Meaning
a way of thinking that relies heavily on logic and computation
Example
You need a machine mind to understand how neural networks operate.
idiom

mother hen

Meaning
a person who is very protective or caring, especially within a family
Example
Aunt Mary is a real mother hen, always looking after everyone.
phrasal-verb

map out for

Meaning
to plan each step carefully for a specific purpose
Example
We mapped out for the fundraiser so nothing would be missed.
phrasal-verb

move over

Meaning
to change position to make space for someone or something
Example
Can you move over a bit so I can sit down?
idiom

masterpiece in the making

Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like a masterpiece in the making.
idiom

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

Meaning
The simplest version of a product used to test an idea.
Example
We launched an MVP to get feedback before the full version.
phrasal-verb

move through

Meaning
to pass through or experience something from start to end
Example
We had to move through many challenges to succeed.
idiom

miss the point

Meaning
to fail to understand the main idea
Example
You completely missed the point of my argument.
idiom

make a name for oneself

Meaning
to become well-known or famous for something
Example
He made a name for himself as a creative designer.
idiom

Move fast and break things

Meaning
To innovate quickly, even if mistakes happen along the way.
Example
Our CEO encourages us to move fast and break things to stay ahead of competitors.
idiom

mad scientist

Meaning
a person who is dangerously or foolishly creative or obsessed with experiments
Example
He looks like a mad scientist when he’s working in his lab all night.
idiom

make a comeback

Meaning
to return to success after a period of failure
Example
After a year of struggle, the team managed to make a comeback and won the championship.
idiom

my bad

Meaning
a casual way to admit a small mistake
Example
Oh, I forgot to bring your book — my bad!
idiom

make a breakthrough

Meaning
to make a significant discovery or achievement
Example
She made a breakthrough in her research that could change the field.
idiom

make friends

Meaning
to form new friendships
Example
It’s easy to make friends when you’re kind to others.
phrasal-verb

move upward in mindset

Meaning
to develop a more positive and confident way of thinking
Example
With the right attitude, you can move upward in mindset easily.
phrasal-verb

move toward

Meaning
to progress or advance in the direction of change or improvement
Example
Societies are slowly moving toward greater gender equality.
phrasal-verb

make off with

Meaning
to steal something and run away
Example
A thief made off with her handbag in the market.
phrasal-verb

move past failure

Meaning
to stop dwelling on mistakes and continue forward
Example
Successful people learn to move past failure quickly.
phrasal-verb

move down

Meaning
to go to a lower position, level, or rank
Example
He had to move down to a smaller apartment to save money.
phrasal-verb

melt into tears

Meaning
to start crying softly because of emotion
Example
She melted into tears after hearing the touching story.
phrasal-verb

map out a plan

Meaning
to carefully plan or design steps to achieve a goal
Example
She mapped out a plan for reaching her five-year career goals.
idiom

mums the word

Meaning
keep silent about a secret
Example
Mum’s the word about the new project.
phrasal-verb

make it

Meaning
to become successful; to achieve something desired
Example
After years of struggle, he finally made it as a professional artist.
phrasal-verb

mingle with

Meaning
to move around and talk to different people at a social event
Example
Try to mingle with new people at the party.
phrasal-verb

make things right with

Meaning
to restore harmony or fix a mistake with someone
Example
He wanted to make things right with his parents after disappointing them.
idiom

make it happen

Meaning
take action to achieve something
Example
Stop dreaming and make it happen.
idiom

machine learning to the rescue

Meaning
using machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems that humans can't easily handle
Example
When the data was too large for traditional methods, machine learning to the rescue helped us find patterns.
idiom

my way or the highway

Meaning
used to say that someone must accept your rules or leave
Example
The boss said it's my way or the highway.
idiom

mind over matter

Meaning
the use of willpower to overcome physical problems
Example
Running that marathon was pure mind over matter.
idiom

make up

Meaning
to reconcile after an argument or fight
Example
They always make up after small arguments.
phrasal-verb

move beyond anger

Meaning
to let go of resentment and focus on reconciliation
Example
She learned to move beyond anger and rebuild trust.
idiom

make a fresh start

Meaning
to start something again in a new way
Example
After the failure, she decided to make a fresh start.
idiom

move the needle

Meaning
to make a noticeable difference or impact
Example
This new strategy will really move the needle for our company.
idiom

mind your peace and quiet

Meaning
to protect your calm and avoid stress or disturbance
Example
She values her alone time to mind her peace and quiet.
phrasal-verb

make amends for

Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry for hurting someone
Example
She tried to make amends for her mistake.
idiom

make friends with

Meaning
To become friendly with someone.
Example
It’s easy to make friends with kind people.
idiom

make a splash

Meaning
to attract a lot of attention or make a strong impression
Example
The new product launch really made a splash in the market.
phrasal-verb

merge efforts with

Meaning
to combine work or resources with another party
Example
They merged efforts with neighboring countries for mutual benefit.
phrasal-verb

meet up to

Meaning
to reach or satisfy a particular standard or expectation
Example
Our design must meet up to the client’s expectations before the deadline.
phrasal-verb

make for

Meaning
to move toward a place; to contribute to or cause something
Example
The boy made for the door when he heard his name.
idiom

measure up

Meaning
to meet expected standards
Example
The new hire has to measure up to the team’s standards.
idiom

mad as a hornet

Meaning
very angry
Example
She was mad as a hornet when she found her phone broken.
idiom

mark up

Meaning
to increase the price of something
Example
Vendors plan to mark up prices during the festival.
idiom

make someone's jaw drop

Meaning
to surprise or amaze someone greatly
Example
Her stunning dress made everyone's jaw drop.
phrasal-verb

meet up

Meaning
to get together with someone for an arranged meeting
Example
Let’s meet up at the cafe before heading to the concert.
idiom

machine learning

Meaning
A method of data analysis that automates analytical model building.
Example
We used machine learning to predict customer behavior.
idiom

mix up

Meaning
to confuse two or more things
Example
I always mix up their names during meetings.
idiom

Make a move

Meaning
to take action or start doing something
Example
If you want success, it’s time to make a move.
idiom

make the same mistake twice

Meaning
to repeat a mistake despite knowing it’s wrong
Example
She promised never to make the same mistake twice.
idiom

make strides

Meaning
to make noticeable progress
Example
The company has really made strides in product development.
phrasal-verb

measure up to

Meaning
to meet a required ethical or professional standard
Example
All employees are expected to measure up to the company’s moral values.
phrasal-verb

move closer to

Meaning
to make progress toward achieving a goal
Example
Every small win moves you closer to success.
idiom

moonlight as

Meaning
to work at a second job, especially secretly or part-time
Example
She decided to moonlight as a freelance writer to make extra money.
idiom

minimum viable product

Meaning
the simplest version of a product that can be released to test an idea
Example
The team launched an MVP (minimum viable product) to gather user feedback.
phrasal-verb

map forward

Meaning
to plan the direction or steps for future progress
Example
The manager helped the team map forward their long-term strategy.
idiom

music to one’s ears

Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was music to his ears.
phrasal-verb

manage with

Meaning
to cope using what is available
Example
We’ll have to manage with what we have for now.
phrasal-verb

map out a growth plan

Meaning
to design steps that will help you develop professionally
Example
I map out a growth plan each quarter with my mentor.
idiom

make yourself at home

Meaning
to feel comfortable and relaxed as if you were at home
Example
Please make yourself at home while I get the tea.
idiom

move with the times

Meaning
to change and adapt as things in society or technology change
Example
Businesses must move with the times to stay relevant.
phrasal-verb

mess around with

Meaning
to handle or change something carelessly and cause problems
Example
Don't mess around with the settings or you might break it.